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Settlement Councillors and MSGC Executive members expressed concerns including, but not limited to: 1. Possible overexertion of Officer authority. Who is in charge of ensuring authority will not be misused by Officers? 2. High level of racism towards Indigenous persons 3. Officers unaware of Metis Settlement culture 4. Lack of consultation with Metis Settlements regarding changes to policing Some recommendations were made: 1. Body cameras to be worn by officers 2. Cultural awareness training – Metis Settlement specific 3. Additional training for new Officers 4. Experts to be brought in as required (Ie: mental health, etc.) 5. Bylaw enforcement officers required for each community. Capacity required. 6. Stats to be kept. Regular reviews to be conducted. 7. Round-the-clock policing 8. Exploration of an Aboriginal Police Force 9. Government Ministries/Communities to work together to address root causes of incarceration 10. Restorative justice to be extended to apply to adults 11. Metis Settlements must be a part of any advisory group During a conference call on April 13, 2021, with the Honourable Kaycee Madu, Minister of Justice & Solicitor General and the Honourable Rick Wilson, Minister of Indigenous Relations, Executive members were informed that Phase 1 of the RAPID initiative did roll out on April 01, 2021. MSGC Executive members re-stated the concerns previously mentioned by Settlement leaders. It was also made very clear that discussions with each individual community must take place to get their perspectives on the RAPID initiative as well as other policing concerns. The Honourable Minister of Justice & Solicitor General made assurances that if Officers go beyond their authority, they will be dealt with accordingly. Also, the additional 320 Officers (Sheriffs and Fish &Wildlife personnel) will only be called upon to assist during emergencies. First Nation, Metis, Inuit Education – On March 29, 2021, members of the Executive participated in a Conference Call with the Ministry of Education. The Ministry provided an update on the K-6 Curriculum revision. The MSGC discussed formulating a response regarding the contents of the curriculum. It was decided to get a group together ofMetis Settlement subject-matter experts to reviewandprovide recommendations for a response. Correspondence was then forwarded to the Minister of Education, Honourable Adriana LaGrange on April 23, 2021. M e s s a g e f r o m t h e T r e a s u r e r
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